Lin Lane Poet Rhyme

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July 2, 2023 

Writing Challenge 'H' Words ~ Sponsor: Constance La France

"It's impossible for those who persecute you to imagine a halo

above your head when what they want to see are horns."       

                                                                 ~  quote by poet

Halo

I've never worn a pair of angel wings
There's no glowing halo above my head
but my tears flowed like water from wellsprings
when someone I love was wounded and bled

My heart has been bruised and it's been broken
There's no glowing halo above my head
'cause I've damaged hearts with words I've spoken
and then been sorry for things I have said

I have bared my skin and revealed my soul
There's no glowing halo above my head
I confess that sometimes I lose control
Can't change one thing about the life I've led

I have scars inside that no one shall see
There's no glowing halo above my head
No angelic wings, soft and feathery
I’m simply human, seeking daily bread

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Constance La France July 21, 2023 at 1:47 PM Lin, beautiful poem and congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge H Words, I love the image and quote too ! Lin Lane July 22, 2023 at 7:53 PM I’m delighted you enjoyed it and honored to be on your winning list.

Jan Allison July 7, 2023 at 3:30 PM oh gosh Lin I think my comment went amiss as recall seeing your heartfelt poem written with such honesty and the lovely pic, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Lin Lane July 7, 2023 at 3:35 PM You're leaving one now, Jan, so I thank you for your congrats.

Paula Goldsmith July 4, 2023 at 10:09 AM Congratulations on your win. Your "Halo" is a lovely write/picture. Your quote is very true. Have a blessed/great day................. Lin Lane July 7, 2023 at 3:34 PM Thank you, Paula, for so many kind comments you leave for my poetry.

Sotto Poet July 4, 2023 at 6:46 AM Beautiful quote and exquisite poem, Lin. I extend my heartfelt congratulations on your triumphant win in the contest. Lin Lane July 4, 2023 at 7:49 AM Thanks for your well wishes, Lasaad.

Anne-Lise Andresen July 4, 2023 at 5:36 AM - Lovely quote and poem, Lin :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs Lin Lane July 4, 2023 at 7:46 AM I'm so pleased you like it, Anne-Lise and thank you.

Beryl Edmonds July 4, 2023 at 1:27 AM Lovely poem Lin! Who has seen a halo above the head of someone on earth, no one has moral perfection - yet to our redeemer we all have worth. God forgives and so must we, forgive yourself, the world and me. Congratulations on your win in Constance’s contest… Belle Lin Lane July 4, 2023 at 5:34 AM No human is worthy of such divinity, Belle. Your spiritual convictions are my own. Thank you for the congratulations. I appreciate you and your kind comments.

Tania Kitchin July 3, 2023 at 4:18 PM Lin, a raw and beautifully expressed emotive poem. None of us wear halo's and should not judge others. We are all human and make mistakes and forgiveness is key. Those who hold grudges wear the horns. A fave for me. Lin Lane July 3, 2023 at 4:26 PM You’re absolutely right, Tania. No one is perfect but some enjoy having a “holier than thou” attitude. I truly appreciate your supportive comments and the fave. Thank you.

Gordon Mcconnell July 3, 2023 at 12:23 PM Nice piece Lin, with lovely rhyme and flow making it a not to read. Blessings,Gordon Lin Lane July 3, 2023 at 4:21 PM Thank you very much for your great remarks, Gordon.

Kim Rodrigues July 3, 2023 at 11:13 AM Raw honesty! I love it! What I’m thankful for is a God that is so good he loves us despite our horns, our ugly momentous moments. I have too many. His grace and mercy, I live for. His arms I long for. His “well done” as I say what for. He sees a child of God. Lin, your writing is impeccable and touches the heart! Lin Lane July 3, 2023 at 11:30 AM He is a loving God, quick to forgive us as we should forgive others. Your thoughts had my eyes welling with tears, Kim. They touched my heart, too. Thank you for that. Hugs.

Victor Buhagiar July 3, 2023 at 3:32 AM God is compassionate and will lead you to heavenly bliss. Victor Lin Lane July 3, 2023 at 11:28 AM Thank you, Victor. Heaven is His home. He gave me the Earth.

Deb M July 3, 2023 at 2:44 AM Oh my Lin …that is truly beautiful and touching! Debx Lin Lane July 3, 2023 at 2:52 AM Hi Deb and thanks an awful lot for your sentiments. I appreciate them and you.

Joanna Daniel July 3, 2023 at 2:01 AM We all have our own negatives, Lin, nothing to feel bad about:) Lin Lane July 3, 2023 at 2:51 AM You speak the truth, Jo. There was only one perfect human, and he paid the ultimate price for all of us imperfect ones. Thanks for commenting.

David Kavanagh July 3, 2023 at 1:30 AM Ain’t that the truth Lin, and no human being can judge you, we’re all imperfect creatures, but some believe they are an absolute authority on life, who cares about such monsters, cheers David Lin Lane July 3, 2023 at 2:50 AM No human being should judge another. I don't give a fig about monsters who point at a straw in my eye and overlook the rafter in their own. I think you've labeled them perfectly. Thanks so much for your thoughts, David.